Aberystwyth University, established in 1872, was the first University in Wales and also a founding member institution of the former federal University of Wales. The University is located in Aberystwyth town, which is in the southwest of the UK. It is the biggest business culture center in Mid-Wales, and also a popular tourist destination. Aberystwyth University has the incomparable location advantages, it’s 3 campuses all situated on hill and beside the sea. Currently, there are more than 8,500 students including 1,050 overseas students from over 90 countries.

Aberystwyth University is proud of its high-quality teaching excellence and international research performance. The University strives to satisfy students’ education needs and wants, and has developed and maintains very good partnerships with the Welsh Government and other educational bodies, promoting cooperation between universities in Wales and research institutions.

Aberystwyth always acknowledges that knowledge and action must be united, providing practical opportunities while improving the level of academic courses. According to the Time Higher Education, Aberystwyth is amongst top 50 universities according to major employers in the UK for “best graduates for the workplace”.

98% of students who completed their first year of study agreed that they would still love to choose Aberystwyth University if they could choose their University again.

选择亚伯的理由：

Why Aberystwyth:

成立于1872年，为威尔士最古老的大学

Established in 1872, the oldest university in Wales.

世界上第一所国际政治学院，QS2017全世界同类院系排名前150，科研实力名列第一 （REF 2014）

World first International Politics department, established in 1919, the top 150 international politics department in the world according to the QS 2017 rankings, and top 10 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014).